When the first train in India set off in 1853 from Bombay to Thane, pulled by three steam locomotives named Sahib, Sindh and Sultan, it covered just 34 km but ignited a transport revolution. In the ...

On April 16, as India marks Railway Day, it's worth revisiting a journey that began 173 years ago with the sound of a steam engine cutting through silence. When the first train chugged from Bombay to ...

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The initiative aligns with Indian Railways’ plan of heritage conservation and public engagement, transforming static displays ...

Indian Railways completes 173 years of operations on April 16. It’s come a long way from the first train that ran between Bombay and Thane on April 16, 1853, with 400 passengers over 34 kilometres.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The pounding of pistons, the rhythmic chuff of a locomotive and storybook names such as "Fairy Queen" are all part of the allure of India's old-fashioned steam railways, which ...

Luxury trains in India date back to its colonial era, when opulent carriages transported dignitaries, officials and royalty. More trains were built in the 19th century for the country's maharajas and ...

Steam trains were one of the most powerful vehicles of their time, capable of pulling hundreds of cars in one go. Their sheer size, speed, and weight are mesmerizing to think about and captivating to ...